21 Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids: What If You Don’t Need to Do More? An Interview with Jennifer Pepito
Homeschooling Systems for ADHD Families | ADHD Support, Homeschooling Autism, Homeschool Help, Special NeedsShow Notes
What if your child doesn’t need you to do more—but to approach homeschooling differently? Is peaceful homeschooling possible when dysregulation, meltdowns, and challenging behaviors are a regular part of family life?
In this episode, I got to connect with Jennifer Pepito who is an incredible author, speaker, and curriculum creator with 29 years of homeschooling experience. She also has a child who is neurodivergent. We talked about homeschooling neurodivergent kids, creating peace in a home where regulation and executive functioning are hard, and knowing when to prioritize connection over academics.
Connect with Jennifer Jennifer Pepito is the host of the Restoration Home podcast, author of Habits for a Sacred Home, Mothering By the Book, The Inspired Homeschool, and the founder of The Peaceful Press (http://thepeacefulpress.com). Jennifer is on a mission to help moms overcome fear and live with wonder and purpose, and her homeschool curriculum empowers this through heroic stories, heartwarming poetry, and engaging life skills development.
Website: https://www.restorationhomecommunity.com IG: @thepeacefulpress and @jenniferpepito
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Books & Resources Mentioned (Some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) The Inspired Homeschool book
Peaceful Preschool & Nourishing Nature Kindergarten Curriculum https://thepeacefulpress.com/collections/preschool-curriculum
Out of Sync Child https://amzn.to/4hnPzVu
Homeschool Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) https://hslda.org/
Help with Learning by Marilee Coots https://help-with-learning.com/
Related Episode 14 When Behavior Is Really a Regulation Challenge: A Conversation with OT Alison Foura Related Episode 18 Are You a Safe Place for Your Child with ADHD? A Conversation with Marni Love
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